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NTSB investigations, 2002

407 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Lancair 320 · Corona, CAThe pilot/builder's improper maintenance procedure for reattaching a high-pressure oil line, which resulted in the oil line disconnecting during flight, followed by a loss of oil and engine seizure.Dec 30, 2002 · N364M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Brownsville, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Steamboat Spgs, COthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making resulting in insufficient altitude to fly over the mountain, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into tree covered mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the tail wind and high density…Dec 29, 2002 · N7989C · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Nikolai, AKAn improper and undocumented major repair of the elevator torque tube support assembly by an unknown person, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the airplane's right elevator, and a jammed rudder. A factor associated with the accident is the…Dec 28, 2002 · N3904 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Akron, COThe fractured connecting rods and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control following the engine failure. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the pilot not maintaining minimum controllable airspeed following the engine failure, the…Dec 25, 2002 · N421D · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in flight structural failure.Dec 25, 2002 · N4268B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Boise, IDThe failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to properly rig the left/right seat twistgrip throttles to the engine fuel control, the pilot in command's failure to adhere to the rotorcraft flight manual, and the check pilot's premature flare during the…Dec 24, 2002 · N8366F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.Dec 23, 2002 · N888KB · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Fritch, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the generator input drive-end bearing, which resulted in excessive vibrations that induced a fatigue fracture of the Pc line leading to the engine fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…Dec 22, 2002 · N5234Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Carleton, MIThe #2 cylinder exhaust valve failed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.Dec 22, 2002 · N8555W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Woodbury, CTAn engine fire for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 21, 2002 · N8168G · DestroyedNTSB ATL03FA025Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Macon, GAThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCreekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TXThe in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MOFuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC-135 P1 · Loon Lake, WAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while in cruise flight, and an excessive descent rate. Factors include falling snow, whiteout conditions and dark night conditions.Dec 18, 2002 · N311MS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laurens, SCImproper maintenance and inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, and their failure to install the fuel line support after maintenance had been completed, which resulted in the introduction of vibrational loads and the in-flight separation…Dec 15, 2002 · N12MB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Jacksonville, FLFailure of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing, and damage to the airplane during landing.Dec 14, 2002 · N623VP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.Dec 14, 2002 · N5899W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAaa Aircraft Leasing 192 · Miami, FLThe inflight fire of undetermined origin, which resulted in pilot incapacitation, loss of aircraft control and an inflight collision with a building.Dec 6, 2002 · N192FW · DestroyedNTSB DEN03FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell Commander 114 · Hot Springs, ARthe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine ignition system's single-drive dual-magneto, and the magneto's improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the improper installation of the magneto by unknown…Dec 6, 2002 · N314M · DestroyedNTSB CHI03IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Moberly, MOThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.Dec 5, 2002 · N353RK · Minor damageNTSB SEA03LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tekoa, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to fly a non-IFR equipped aircraft solely by reference to its instruments after the aircraft's windshield became coated with freezing rain in cruise flight. A factor was the pilot's…Dec 4, 2002 · C-FIIF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.Dec 4, 2002 · C-FXJK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Tajique, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.Dec 4, 2002 · N3855C · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GAa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vici, OKThe pilot's departure and continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Dec 3, 2002 · N4470R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCaron Seawind · Bryant, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.Nov 30, 2002 · N313FC · DestroyedNTSB SEA03TA014Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Snohomish, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight. A tree was a factor.Nov 29, 2002 · N13SD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Powells Point, NCa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Willoughby, OHThe pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.Nov 27, 2002 · N4929S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClyde K Carrier Team 1400Z · Woodland, CAthe builder/pilot's improper modification of wing fuel caps resulting in the failure of the vent system to adequately compensate for the pressure differential between the fuel tank and the external low pressure area of the wing. This led to the partial loss…Nov 27, 2002 · N9190U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA051Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · McAlester, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around which resulted in his loss of control. Contributing factors to the accident included the loss of power from the left engine as a result of…Nov 27, 2002 · N699WG · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.Nov 27, 2002 · N9020J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Malaga, WAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…Nov 26, 2002 · N65564 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salem, UTThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision to continue flight from visual to instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in cruise flight. A low ceiling, obscuration, mountainous terrain…Nov 25, 2002 · N367T · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeterson Dragonfly · Mulino, ORFuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing.Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KYThe loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Stalwart, MIThe pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced…Nov 23, 2002 · N5985Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Velocity · Claflin, KSThe total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to vapor lock of the fuel line as a result of the fractured exhaust manifold. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Nov 23, 2002 · N241KW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAsmus Exec 162F · Monterey, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.Nov 21, 2002 · N162LC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Massena, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in this accident were the icing conditions, deteriorated airplane performance due to ice accumulation, and control interference by the passenger as reported by the pilot.Nov 20, 2002 · N57TB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 L · Williams, AZAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.Nov 20, 2002 · N59132 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Kentwood, LAThe failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · DestroyedNTSB CHI03FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. Jacob, ILFatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.Nov 20, 2002 · N559DD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · DestroyedNTSB NYC03IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Rockville, VAThe PIC's inadvertent encounter with turbulence while operating in an area of forecast occasional severe turbulence.Nov 17, 2002 · N868CA · No damageNTSB NYC03FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damage